WVNCC | West Virginia Northern Community College

Business Administration, Business Studies

Associate in Applied Science Degree

This option is designed for students who desire to explore the various opportunities available in business. The curriculum will provide a solid general business education and the necessary skills for graduates to enter the work force.

Demonstrate an understanding of the global economy and its impact on business management

Demonstrate working knowledge of application software used in the field of business

Graduates of this program can expect to obtain employment in positions such as supervisors, accounts adjustor, operations manager, assistant managers, and customer service representatives.

Graduates can expect to be employed in government agencies, health care facilities, industrial and manufacturing plants, human resource departments, and entrepreneurs. According to the U.S. Labor Department, jobs in the business area rank in the top 10 for the next millennium.

Students who are planning to transfer to a four-year institution to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration should take the Business Administration Transfer Option, A.S. degree, the Business Administration Transfer Option to Franciscan University 2+2 A.S. degree, or the Business Administration Transfer Option to WLU 2+2 A.S. degree. Students should contact an advisor from the transfer institution as soon as possible regarding transferability of specific courses.

First Year – Fall Semester

Course

Cr. Hours

ACC 122 Principles of Accounting I

3

BA 100 Introduction to Business

3

CIT 120 Microsoft Word I

3

ECON 104 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

ENG 101 College Composition I

3

First Year – Spring Semester

Course

Cr. Hours

ACC 123 Principles of Accounting II

3

MATH 109 Math of Business and Finance

3

CIT 117 Microsoft Applications

3

ECON 105 Principles of Microeconomics

3

PSYC 155 Human Relations

3

Second Year – Fall Semester

Course

Cr. Hours

BA 240 Business Law I

3

CIT 159 Microsoft Publisher

3

MGT 250 Principles of Management

3

SPCH 105 Fundamentals of Speech Comm.

3

Restricted Business Elective**

3

Second Year – Spring Semester

Course

Cr. Hours

ACC 222 Computerized Payroll Accounting

3

BA 241 Business Law II

3

BA 265 Business Communications

3

Business Elective*

3

MKT 230 Principles of Marketing

3

Total Hours in Program – 60

* Business elective can be any additional three-hour course in accounting, business administration, computers and information technology, economics or management.